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Software Engineer, Risk Technology
A Career with point72’S Technology Team
As Point72 continues to reimagine the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting and discovering new ways to provide exceptional end user experience while embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our team while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
Our Technology Infrastructure team engineers and operates the foundational technology platforms that power all the firm’s applications and businesses. Our disciplines span a broad array of technologies from datacenter infrastructure to large scale cloud services, with the shared goal of providing the most reliable, performant, modern technology platforms to improve time-to-market for our business. We also deliver end-user technology solutions to support the evolving collaboration and productivity needs of our global teams. Our team focuses on innovation and challenging the current state of our infrastructure technology in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative working environment.
What you’ll do
- Build a scalable reporting framework capable of processing terabytes of data for complex risk calculations
- Develop quantitative risk and performance analytics to proactively anticipate and address team requirement
- Innovate and improve our capabilities to deliver high quality products to our business partners
- Apply creative and unique solutions to solve complex problems
What’s Required
- Minimum of 5 years’ programming experience in Python and/or one of functional languages
- Strong understanding of equity factor models and their constructions and applications (e.g., MSCI Barra, Axioma, Bloomberg).
- Training in computer science, math, physics or related technical field.
- Programming experience in a quantitative environment with statistic models or complex aggregations.
- Awesome team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills with peers and clients.
- Problem solving skills with deep understanding of core computer science algorithms and data structures.
- Demonstrated track record and hands-on experience in financial instrument modeling, particularly within the equity space.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
About point72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years programming experience in Python
- Demonstrated track record in financial instrument modeling
- Training in computer science, math, physics or related technical field
- Experience in a quantitative environment with statistical models
- Excellent communication skills with peers and clients
- Problem solving skills with understanding of algorithms and data structures
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Point72 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Point72 and has not been reviewed or approved by Point72.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as exceptional with comprehensive options and low out-of-pocket costs. Medical, dental, and vision are characterized as fully covered or no-premium for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features a generous employer match and access to after-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversions. Value accrues through a multi-year vesting schedule that rewards tenure.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and has strengthened over time. Clear primary and secondary caregiver policies are in place and seen as competitive.
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What We Do
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.
